Cockroaches are common pests found in large metropolitan areas and are a threat to public health. Cockroaches have been associated with bacterial and parasitic diseases, asthma attacks , allergies, and psychological disorders. Cockroaches can become resistant to insecticides resulting in a need for natural remedies to kill cockroaches. This article will discuss the most effective natural home remedies for roaches. Cockroaches are among the most hated of household pests. They are a common sight in almost every home, no matter how sanitary or elaborate. Catering to the needs of thousands of cockroach species, they are hard to get rid of at times. You’ve tried everything you could think of, from the most sophisticated technology available to organic solutions like vinegar and boric acid. However, you’re still not entirely sure what’s working and what isn’t when it comes to getting rid of those nasty critters for good.

Natural Remedies For Cockroaches

Baking soda. Though it might sound too simple but baking soda can be used to kill cockroaches.

Baking soda is one of the best natural remedies for cockroaches. It’s an effective way to kill cockroaches and keep your house free from them. Baking soda works by disrupting the acidity in their exoskeletons, causing them to dehydrate and die. To use baking soda against these pests, make a paste out of baking soda and water (1 tbsp per 1 cup).

To kill cockroaches using this method:

• Spread this paste on surfaces where you see roaches frequently so that they can come in contact with it while going around in search of food or water. You should place it near places where you have seen roaches before so that they get used to it quickly and are unable to avoid it when walking around looking for food or water sources.
• If there are already many dead bodies lying around your house which were killed by sprinkling some baking powder over them, then do not worry about killing any more as others would die soon too because their bodies will decompose faster than usual due to higher temperatures created inside them due excess amount of moisture present inside their bodies after being exposed too much heat coming out from lamps placed nearby during night time hours (when most people go shopping etc.).

Catnip. Catnip is a natural insect repellant.

• Catnip is a natural insect repellent. It is a type of mint that comes from the same family as mint, and it can be found in many stores.
• The smell of catnip repels insects, so if you want to keep your home free from cockroaches, sprinkle some in their path when they come near.
• If you have already accidentally gotten cockroaches in your house, use catnip as an insecticide by spraying it on them or sprinkling some around their hiding places. This will kill them without harming humans or pets.

Bay leaves.

Bay leaves are natural insect repellents. You can use dried bay leaves in corners, cracks and crevices to deter cockroaches from entering your home. Bay leaves also work well when placed on top of surfaces that attract roaches, such as drains and sinks.

Diatomaceous earth.

Diatomaceous earth is a natural substance that can be used to get rid of cockroaches. The powder absorbs the waxy coating on the exoskeleton of a cockroach, leaving the insect dehydrated and eventually dead. This can take several days, however, so patience is necessary when using diatomaceous earth as an insecticide.

Diatomaceous earth comes in several different forms and has many other uses in addition to killing pests:

• Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) – This grade has been ground into smaller particles that make it easier for insects to breathe through their shells, resulting in death from dehydration within 24 hours after exposure.* *Food Grade DE should not be used around pets or children.*
• Petroleum-Based Diatomaceous Earth – This type of DE is safe for use around humans but not animals because they may inhale it while grooming themselves; plus petroleum-based DE doesn’t dissolve well into water making it difficult to apply directly onto insects like cockroaches.*
• Food-Grade Silica Gel – This form also works well against insects but isn’t recommended if you have pets or children who might ingest any residue left behind after application since silica gel can cause irritation when ingested by humans or animals alike.*

Neem oil.

Neem oil is a natural pesticide that can help to kill cockroaches. It has insecticide properties and works on contact; however, it’s not an instant solution. You will have to apply neem oil multiple times in order for it to be effective.

You can purchase neem oil from your local nursery or garden center, as well as online stores such as Amazon and eBay (which sell it under the name of “Azam” or “Azadirachtin”). If you have pets or children who are allergic to insects and other things like poison ivy/oak, then it’s best not to use this method because there is a chance that they could ingest the substance through their skin or by breathing in fumes from spraying Neem Oil into cracks around windowsills where cockroaches might congregate

Try these simple and effective cures for your cockroach problem

You’ve found a cockroach in your home. This is not a welcome sight, and it’s likely that you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. Fortunately, there are many natural remedies for killing these pests, which are effective and safe to use around the home. Here are some tried-and-true methods:

• Get a cat (or two). Cats make excellent pest control agents because they love hunting mice and other small animals like roaches. If you have cats at home already, consider giving them more toys or treats so that they’ll spend more time outside running around! You can also try hiring an exterminator if having pets isn’t an option for you.
• Plant mints around your house—they repel the bugs from coming into your living space! The smell from these plants will keep most insects away from bothering humans inside their houses; however this won’t work on larger species like raccoons or skunks so be careful when planting mints near their burrows too close together (or else they’ll just eat all the leaves instead). There are many different types available such as spearmint (Mentha spicata) which smells similar but slightly sweeter than peppermint oil while wintergreen smells more like candy cane on Christmas morning rather than anything else–but don’t think twice before using either one since both have been shown effective against cockroaches!”